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Culture & Society · 4 Beginner · October 26, 2026

Sharon Osbourne Visits Ozzy's Grave Every Day

Sharon Osbourne Visits Ozzy's Grave Every Day
Photo: Warner Bros. Records (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

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Vocabulary

grave /ɡreɪv/ noun
a place where a dead person is buried in the ground
She visits his grave every day to remember him.
funeral /ˈfjuːnərəl/ noun
a ceremony held when someone dies to honor and remember them
Thousands of people came to Ozzy's funeral in Birmingham.
heart attack /ˈhɑːrt əˌtæk/ noun
a sudden, serious medical condition when the heart stops working properly
Three weeks after the concert, he had a heart attack at home.
rest in peace /ˌrest ɪn ˈpis/ phrase
to be at rest and comfortable after death without worry or pain
Sharon wanted him to rest in peace in the garden at home.
compost /ˈkɑːmpoʊst/ noun
decayed plant material used to make soil better for growing things
The flowers became compost for the garden over time.
reviews /ɹɪˈvjuːz/ noun
opinions or judgments about how good or bad something is
Ozzy loved the good reviews of his last concert.

Article

Ozzy Osbourne was a famous rock singer. He died 15 months ago at age 76. His wife Sharon misses him very much. She visits his grave every day. She can see it from her window. She still talks to him there.

His Last Concert

Before he died, Ozzy played his last concert with his band Black Sabbath. It was in Birmingham. He was very happy that night. The concert was wonderful. Nobody said bad things about it. Ozzy loved the good reviews. Then three weeks later, he had a heart attack at home. Sharon was with him the night before.

A Big Funeral

Thousands of people came to Ozzy's funeral in Birmingham. They brought flowers and sang his songs. The family put his body in a garden at home. Sharon did not want him in a public graveyard. She wanted him to rest in peace. Many fans sent cards and messages. The family kept all these gifts. The flowers became compost for the garden.

Discussion Questions

  1. Where did Sharon bury Ozzy?
  2. How many times did Sharon visit Ozzy's grave last week?
  3. What did Ozzy think of the good reviews after his concert?
  4. Why did Sharon not want Ozzy in a public graveyard?
  5. How did the fans show their love for Ozzy?

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